Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
SPRING BLUFF R-XV School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 41 19.90
2ND 29 14.08
3RD 22 10.68
4TH 22 10.68
5TH 24 11.65
6TH 20 9.71
7TH 21 10.19
8TH 27 13.11

Frequency Missing = 1


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 104 50.73
Girl 101 49.27

Frequency Missing = 2


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 178 85.99
FATHER 17 8.21
STEPMOTHER 1 0.48
STEPFATHER 1 0.48
GRANDMOTHER 5 2.42
GRANDFATHER 1 0.48
OTHER RELATIVE 4 1.93

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 4 1.93
1 61 29.47
2 138 66.67
3 OR MORE 4 1.93

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 60 29.27
5 - 10 YRS 66 32.20
11 - 15 YRS 37 18.05
OVER 15 YRS 42 20.49

Frequency Missing = 2


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 65 31.55
2 HRS 86 41.75
3 HRS 37 17.96
4 HRS 15 7.28
5 HRS 2 0.97
6 + HRS 1 0.49

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 14 6.76
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 162 78.26
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 24 11.59
OTHER 7 3.38

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 207 100.00

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 29 14.01
2 85 41.06
3 55 26.57
4 26 12.56
5 12 5.80

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 153 73.91
YES 54 26.09

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 205 99.03
YES 2 0.97

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 188 90.82
YES 19 9.18

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 203 98.07
YES 4 1.93

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 9 4.41
30 - 39 118 57.84
40 - 49 71 34.80
50 - 59 4 1.96
60 OR OVER 2 0.98

Frequency Missing = 3


What one thing is likely to take the largest share of your child's time in the year after high school?
prt12 Frequency Percent
WORKING FULLTIME 10 4.95
2 YR COLL/TECH 59 29.21
4 YR COLLEGE 126 62.38
MILITARY 3 1.49
OTHER 4 1.98

Frequency Missing = 5


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 7 3.43
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 56 27.45
SOME COLLEGE 81 39.71
COLLEGE GRADUATE 44 21.57
GRADUATE SCHOOL 16 7.84

Frequency Missing = 3


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 2 1.02
10,000 - 19,999 1 0.51
20,000 - 29,999 19 9.69
30,000 - 39,999 20 10.20
40,000 - 49,999 25 12.76
50,000 - 59,999 23 11.73
60,000 - 69,999 29 14.80
OVER $70,000 77 39.29

Frequency Missing = 11


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 79 38.35
HALF A & B 67 32.52
MOSTLY B 31 15.05
HALF B & C 14 6.80
MOSTLY C 5 2.43
GRADE NOT GIVEN 10 4.85

Frequency Missing = 1


Would you say that public schools in this community have improved from five years ago, gotten worse, or stayed the same?
prt16 Frequency Percent
IMPROVED 145 71.78
GOTTEN WORSE 11 5.45
STAYED THE SAME 46 22.77

Frequency Missing = 5


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 18 8.74
1/2 HR OR LESS 69 33.50
1 HR 88 42.72
2 HRS 22 10.68
MORE THAN 2 HRS 9 4.37

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 167 81.86
2 HRS 32 15.69
3 HRS 5 2.45

Frequency Missing = 3


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 6 2.93
ONCE/TWICE 90 43.90
3-5 TIMES 72 35.12
5-10 TIMES 23 11.22
11+ TIMES 14 6.83

Frequency Missing = 2


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 13 6.31
ONCE/TWICE 165 80.10
3-5 TIMES 24 11.65
5-10 TIMES 3 1.46
11+ TIMES 1 0.49

Frequency Missing = 1


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 8 3.88
ONCE/TWICE 156 75.73
3-5 TIMES 37 17.96
5-10 TIMES 4 1.94
11+ TIMES 1 0.49

Frequency Missing = 1


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 35 17.33
ONCE/TWICE 76 37.62
3-5 TIMES 35 17.33
5-10 TIMES 23 11.39
11+ TIMES 33 16.34

Frequency Missing = 5


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 39 19.12
ONCE/TWICE 61 29.90
3-5 TIMES 50 24.51
5-10 TIMES 29 14.22
11+ TIMES 25 12.25

Frequency Missing = 3


Students are often given the grades A, B, C, D, and F to denote the quality of their work. If the public schools in this community were graded the same way, what grade would you give them--A, B, C, D,
prt20 Frequency Percent
A 116 57.43
B 63 31.19
C 16 7.92
D 2 0.99
F 1 0.50
DONT KNOW 4 1.98

Frequency Missing = 5


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 6 2.93
10-15 mins 78 38.05
20-30 mins 85 41.46
about one hour 31 15.12
2 hours or more 5 2.44

Frequency Missing = 2


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 7 3.40
YES 199 96.60

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 45 21.84
YES 161 78.16

Frequency Missing = 1


I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 29 14.08
YES 177 85.92

Frequency Missing = 1


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 1 0.49
YES 204 99.51

Frequency Missing = 2


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 52 25.37
YES 153 74.63

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 12 5.83
REGULARLY 194 94.17

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 43 20.87
RARELY 56 27.18
OCCASIONALLY 73 35.44
REGULARLY 34 16.50

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 25 12.14
RARELY 38 18.45
OCCASIONALLY 96 46.60
REGULARLY 47 22.82

Frequency Missing = 1


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 166 82.18
YES-VIA OTHER 12 5.94
YES-VIA MEDICAID 17 8.42
NO MED INS 7 3.47

Frequency Missing = 5


Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated May 22, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
SPRING BLUFF R-XV School District

  Strongly
Agree		 Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Disagree		  
Question N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. Number
Missing
25 - The school recognizes the accomplishments of my child. 106 51.7 84 41.0 8 3.9 5 2.4 2 1.0 2
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 43 21.2 106 52.2 38 18.7 12 5.9 4 2.0 4
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 85 41.9 85 41.9 19 9.4 9 4.4 5 2.5 4
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 108 52.7 85 41.5 10 4.9 0 0.0 2 1.0 2
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 38 18.6 82 40.2 55 27.0 19 9.3 10 4.9 3
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 71 35.0 102 50.2 19 9.4 7 3.4 4 2.0 4
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 74 36.6 100 49.5 20 9.9 5 2.5 3 1.5 5
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 4 2.0 2 1.0 7 3.5 34 16.8 155 76.7 5
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 42 20.9 86 42.8 44 21.9 18 9.0 11 5.5 6
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 72 35.5 93 45.8 18 8.9 12 5.9 8 3.9 4
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 84 41.2 95 46.6 13 6.4 8 3.9 4 2.0 3
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 89 43.6 94 46.1 13 6.4 4 2.0 4 2.0 3
37 - My child likes attending this school. 109 53.2 82 40.0 8 3.9 1 0.5 5 2.4 2
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 124 60.8 68 33.3 6 2.9 4 2.0 2 1.0 3
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 123 60.0 73 35.6 7 3.4 0 0.0 2 1.0 2
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 121 59.3 68 33.3 11 5.4 2 1.0 2 1.0 3
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 85 41.7 83 40.7 26 12.7 8 3.9 2 1.0 3
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 100 49.3 94 46.3 5 2.5 2 1.0 2 1.0 4
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 66 32.4 100 49.0 31 15.2 7 3.4 0 0.0 3
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 60 29.3 82 40.0 43 21.0 13 6.3 7 3.4 2
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 6 2.9 8 3.9 14 6.9 37 18.1 139 68.1 3
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 108 52.9 70 34.3 21 10.3 0 0.0 5 2.5 3
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 63 30.7 99 48.3 33 16.1 6 2.9 4 2.0 2
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 53 26.4 93 46.3 49 24.4 3 1.5 3 1.5 6
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 76 37.4 92 45.3 29 14.3 1 0.5 5 2.5 4
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 100 48.8 80 39.0 21 10.2 2 1.0 2 1.0 2
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 81 39.7 103 50.5 15 7.4 3 1.5 2 1.0 3
52 - The community is proud of this school. 147 71.4 49 23.8 7 3.4 1 0.5 2 1.0 1
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 117 57.1 75 36.6 11 5.4 0 0.0 2 1.0 2
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 156 75.7 47 22.8 1 0.5 0 0.0 2 1.0 1
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 123 59.7 75 36.4 5 2.4 1 0.5 2 1.0 1
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 32 15.7 67 32.8 88 43.1 10 4.9 7 3.4 3
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 87 42.2 84 40.8 27 13.1 4 1.9 4 1.9 1
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 19 9.5 46 23.0 102 51.0 28 14.0 5 2.5 7
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 9 4.5 26 12.9 86 42.6 60 29.7 21 10.4 5

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated May 22, 2007